CPU Comparison: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Key Findings

  • The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X leads in single-threaded performance by up to 12.1%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX shows superior performance with a 64.8% advantage
  • The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX has the highest core count with 12 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

AMD Ryzen 5 9600X

Desktop
Release Date
Q3 2024
Market Position
338th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs23rd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs113th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
143rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs78th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs38th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

9600X
4,587
7945WX
4,091

Multi-Thread Performance

9600X
30,100
7945WX
49,607

Specifications: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X vs AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

💻CPU Model
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X
9600X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX
7945WX
🔄Other Names
AMD Ryzen 5 9600X 6-Core Processor
9600X
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX 12-Cores
7945WX
⚡Base Clock
3.9 GHz
9600X
4.7 GHz
7945WX
🚀Turbo Clock
5.4 GHz
9600X
5.3 GHz
7945WX
💻Cores/Threads
6 Threads: 12
9600X
12 Threads: 24
7945WX
🔌Socket
AM5
9600X
sTR5
7945WX
⚡TDP
65 W
9600X
350 W
7945WX
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 32 MB
9600X
L1 Instruction Cache: 12 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 12 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 12 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 64 MB
7945WX

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX compete in the Desktop segment. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX drawing more power under load (350W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.